The palace said in a statement Saturday that Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, have taken part in polo fixtures since 2007 to raise money for charity, bringing in 10 million pounds ($12 million).

Prince Harry, 32, confirmed last year that he was dating 35-year-old Markle, who is known for her portrayal of paralegal Rachel Zane in the television show, "Suits." She has also appeared on "General Hospital," ''CSI: Miami," ''Without A Trace" and "Castle."

The couple reportedly met in May 2016 when Harry was in Canada promoting the Invictus Games, a sporting event for injured members of the armed services.

Britain's media were soon on their trail. In a highly unusual statement in November, Harry's Kensington Palace office lashed out at the media for intruding on his privacy in their pursuit of information about her.

Kensington Palace at the time described how journalists tried to break into her home, bribe her ex-boyfriend and bombard her friends with requests for information. Photographers also appeared at the front door of Markle's mother.

Harry said his statement was issued in hopes that the media "can pause and reflect before any further damage is done."